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Graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Utah, or select California counties may apply for the Greenhouse Scholars Whole Person College Program. Applicants need a 3.5+ unweighted GPA and household income at or below $80,000.
Up to 37 scholars receive up to $5,000 per academic year in last-dollar tuition support over five undergraduate years, plus mentorship, professional networking, leadership training, internship support, flex funding grants, and community projects.
Part 1 requires a short answer response; eligible applicants are invited to Part 2 with transcripts, test scores, two recommendations, four written responses, a five-minute video, and proof of income. Finalists attend in-person interviews. Semi-finalists and finalists complete a multi-stage application process.
The Greenhouse Scholars Whole Person College Program awards Up to $5,000 (37 winners).
The deadline is November 12, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Colorado; Georgia; Illinois. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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